In recent history hippies have been associated with the peace dove, peace signs such as the one shown here
According to sources listed in Wikipedia, the foundation of the 60’s movement can be found in an ancient Greek counterculture espoused by philosophers such as Diogenes and the Cynics. Their philosophy can be found also in the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, Buddha, St. Francis of Assisi, Henry David Thoreau and Gandhi. The German Der Wandervogel (migratory bird) movement emigrated to the United States in the early 1900’s bringing with it a preference for a natural lifestyle and community. By the mid 1960’s, the popular U.S. hippie movement had spread to the U.K., Europe, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Japan, Mexico and Brazil. It is now recognized all over the world. 
In his bestselling book
A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose,
Eckhart Tolle writes that the 1960s U.S. hippie movement's rejection of ego based social archetypes, roles and behavioral structures opened Western culture to ancient Eastern philosophy and practices, while forming a building block for the concept of individual self-determination outside of preset roles and expectations.So if your friends kid you about being a hippie for choosing to support a healthy, peaceful, sustainable lifestyle, you are in some good company. In that way, you will surely share something with them and other innovators: a determination to be who you want to be. Show Your Support for PeaceIf you enjoy these hip facts, then learn more about the origins and meanings of common peace symbols and
The more an image or phrase is exposed to a population of people, the more likely it is to become an integral part of the culture. Be you, be different, go peace! Who Is Your Favorite Hippie?Who's the Ultimate Hippie? Why? Other Votes for Top HippieClick below to see contributions from other Hippies and hippie fans...
Mohandas (Mahatma) Ghandi
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advocating nuclear disarmament, and a culture announcing independence from conformity, championing individual rights and as embracing peace, love and community.
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